Starkville offers Bulldog fans comfortable lodging, great dining, and lots of shopping opportunities. Visitors can enjoy many special events and activities planned in conjunction with sports weekends. The university provides convenient areas for tailgating and a shuttle service. Visit The Official Site of The Mississippi State Bulldogs for schedules and other information.

Mississippi Horse Park and Agricenter

The 100-acre Mississippi Horse Park and Agricenter is located south of the MSU campus at 716 East Poorhouse Road. It hosts an average of 40 events each year that cover a wide range of interests, including

133 RV sites with electrical hookups and water
Phone (662) 325-9350 for more information

Starkville Sportsplex

Located on Lynn Lane, the Starkville Sportsplex is a multipurpose facility providing indoor and outdoor spaces for a wide range of sports activities. Features include

eight lighted youth and adult softball fields

seven lighted soccer fields

three concession stands

two indoor basketball courts

two racquetball courts

three-lane indoor walking track

two meeting rooms and a conference room

banquet room

aerobics and fitness classes

youth and adult programs

Golf Courses

MSU Golf Course

MSU Golf Course

Regarded as one of the premier public golf courses in the U.S. by Golfweek and Golf Digest Magazines, the Mississippi State University Golf Course features 18 holes over a 6,927-yard, par-72 course. It is equipped with a computerized drainage system that allows the course to remain open throughout the winter golf season. The course rating is 73.5 with a slope rating of 130 on Bermuda grass. The course features

Links of Starkville

Starkville Country Club

A private, 18-hole course operated by the Starkville Country Club, at 1800 S. Montgomery St., covers 6,325 yards with a par of 72. The course rating is 70.3 with a slope rating of 126.

Old Waverly

A private 18-hole championship course, the Old Waverly Golf Club is located at 1 Magnolia Drive in West Point, about 15 miles from the center of Starkville. The course covers 7,000 yards with a par of 72. The course rating is 74 with a slope rating of 140 on Bermuda grass. Amenities include

cottages and villas

meeting and banquet facilities

lakes and gardens

tennis courts

fitness center

swimming pool, and more

West Point Country Club

A 9-hole, par-35 course over 3,011 yards is available to members of the West Point Country Club at 1145 Lakeshore Drive in the city of West Point, about 14 miles from the heart of Starkville. The course rating is 70 with a slope rating of 113.

Elm Lake

With 18 holes over 6,874 yards and a par of 72, the Elm Lake Golf Course is open to the public. It is located at 1609 Taylor Thurston Road in Columbus, about 16 miles from downtown Starkville. The course rating is 71.1 with a slope rating of 124.